Hey,almost all of ya, thanks for the constructive feedback. Definitely
some
good leads on other apps to consider. Also just checking out the IZ
Radar
standalone DAW which, if it interfaces to a Mac for a 2-track mix is
way
more in line with the track display and user interface that emulates
how I
like to work...

Never said i prefer to use PT to begin with and not flaming anybody
who does.
Just one individuals' personal experience and preference expressed.
Thanks to
all who have the ability to keep it from invoking a personal spin on
it since
it's really all about the product and largely, how stuff has been
developed (or
not developed) with the ultimate aim of maximuming market share above
all else.

I think the fact that other apps that have a simpler interface for the
type of prod. that I am talking about - specifically for reasons of
appealing to those who were accustomed to working in the analog world
for dozens of years speaks for itself

That said, again, yeah i appreciate the points here about some of the
other apps
and will check out "R's" note about Deck. Last time I ran it there
were definite
issues about being able to do direct-in/out real-time recording, as
compared with
Peak, but hey, i'll give it another try.

Thanks!

Mike


(R Tyck) wrote in message . com...
(mike e) wrote in message

First off- let me state that I do not work in the broadcast field.
I've cut a bunch of radio spots in Pro Tools, but i don't consider
broadcast to be my field - and I am totally unaware of the specific
needs of pros who do. As such, I have no idea if Pro tools or
anything else, for that matter, would really fit the bill for you.

That said-

OK, so you're a pro - and you're complaining that you might have to
spend "a few hours" learing how to get Pro Tools set up the way you'd
like it !?!

You've waited 20 years, and yet you're unwilling to spend a day
learning how to use a tool that could totally change the way you work
!?!

This leaves me kind of at a loss- you're a pro- getting paid- invest
a small chunk of time getting familiar with a professional tool. Or
if you're too busy, pay someone for a couple of hours of help
streamlining the program for you.

People get crucified around here for being unwilling to spend the time
needed to properly choose and familiarize themselves with their tools.
I don't see why things should be any different choosing a DAW than
they are choosing monitors, mic pres, consoles, etc...

Again, I have no idea if Pro Tools is the right program for you. Not
everyone loves editing in Pro Tools. But the specific concerns you
have expressed here could be addressed in under 5 minutes by a pro
familiar with the program.

As far as the other programs you have checked out- You can't record
into Deck? Since when? I owned a copy of Deck back before Macromedia
purchased it (this was of course before Bias purchased it) and I
could record into it back then. Looking at the Bias website, they
sure do claim that you can record into it now. In fact, Deck LE with
its 12 tracks looks like it might work well for your needs. Not bad
for 99 bucks.

Hey, I understand not wasting time learning a new way of working every
week. I've stuck with the same primary DAW (not PT) for almost ten
years because I appreciate the value of working, as opposed to
learning how to work. Sorry if this comes off as a flame, but, let's
be reasonable folks.

R Tyck